Homelessness in America is pervasive. Not a city anywhere in the country is free of the pain. The specter of people living on the streets is heart-wrenching. It’s also very expensive. Maybe society has a compelling self-interest in addressing the problem. Maybe it’s time to admit that homelessness is a healthcare problem. Political leadership in Read More
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Who Knew What When?
Another major oil & gas company knew nearly two decades ago that climate change was an issue that needed to be addressed, and the sooner the better. What it did next may not surprise you. Read about it here
Politics in Theatre
Intelligence is the third in Arena Stage’s Power Plays initiative—a ten-year plan to commission twenty-five plays, one for each decade of American history, about power and politics. Deputy Artistic Director Seema Sueko told me that the initiative was the result of Artistic Director Molly Smith “having her ears, eyes, and heart open to the heartbeat of Read More
Batteries Technology in Energy Systems
Batteries can play an increasingly important role in energy distribution and storage, particularly in distributed generation systems. However, the emerging market is full of hurdles as well as opportunities. It’s a complex subject that should be examined by everyone with an interest in climate change mitigation and renewable energy. You can read an extensive article Read More
Hydrogen Powered Train
The coolest train in town, well, in a German town, may be a harbinger of a cleaner energy future. Hydrogen power has arrived. See it here
The Wet and the Dry
This is what the end of a lengthy drought in Sacramento, California looked like yesterday, after this winter’s relentless rain and snow:
Energy Systems Writ Large
If we want to talk seriously about mitigating climate change, there are going to be a lot of oxen gored. The energy producers, of course, will be up in arms. The utilities, too. Everyone of them wants to do it their way, which doesn’t benefit from distributed generation. That we would expect. Some related industries Read More
Electrical Grid Cyber-Vulnerability
Centralized generation and distribution of energy resources is a highly vulnerable way to support the nation’s need for power. Here’s why
Hippie Recall Dims
Groove not approved: permit denied for Summer of Love 50th anniversary party Plans to celebrate a pivotal moment in San Francisco’s hippie history have been quashed after city cited safety concerns – and people says it’s not cool, man. Hippies dance at a psychedelic rock concert at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California, in Read More
Utilities Sabotaging Distributed Generation
We have been speaking about this issue for some time. Utilities are becoming increasingly hostile to distributed generation and are using their clout to try forcing out the small providers of solar power. Indiana is one of several states where legislatures are being lobbied to ensure centralized energy distribution is the only kind they accept. Read More